Part 108

Unlock powerful Finish Commands and understand Event Bonuses in Kingdom Hearts II. Learn how to trigger specific commands and gain stat boosts to conquer your foes.

Alright, let's dive into some of the nitty-gritty details that can really give you an edge in Kingdom Hearts II. This section covers two key areas: the Event Bonuses you can earn by defeating certain bosses and the Finish Commands that unlock new abilities and powers. Think of these as your cheat sheet for maximizing your gains and customizing your playstyle.

First up, let's look at the Event Bonuses. These are special rewards you get for taking down specific bosses in various worlds. They usually grant you either an HP boost (+HP) or a boost to your Deck, which lets you hold more command cards (+Deck). Some bosses even give you both!

LOCATION	EVENT	HP	Deck
Land of Departure	Defeat the Orbs of Light	+5	-
Castle of Dreams	Defeat the Cursed Coach	+5	+1
Dwarf Woodlands	Defeat the Spirit of the Magic Mirror	-	+1
Enchanted Dominion	Defeat the Dragon Maleficent	+10	-
Radiant Garden	Defeat the Trinity Armor	+10	-
Radiant Garden	Defeat Vanitas	-	+1
Olympus Coliseum	Clear the qualifiers	+5	-
Olympus Coliseum	Defeat Zack	-	+1
Deep Space	Defeat the Unversed Horde with Stitch	+10	+1
Deep Space	Defeat Gantu	-	+1
Neverland	Defeat Vanitas	+10	-
Keyblade Graveyard	Defeat Braig	+10	-
Mirage Arena	Clear Arena Mode "Wheels of Misfortune"	+5	-
Mirage Arena	Clear Arena Mode "A Time to Chill"	+10	-

As you can see, tackling certain bosses not only progresses the story but also permanently buffs your character. It's always worth going back to grab these bonuses, especially the +1 Deck boosts, as they let you bring more commands into battle, giving you more options.

Now, let's talk about Finish Commands. These are special abilities that trigger at the end of a combo. You unlock them by meeting certain requirements, often related to using other commands or gaining experience (CP) and Munny. They can lead to even more powerful abilities down the line, so paying attention to these unlocks is super important for building a strong Sora.

Here's a breakdown of how they work:

• Level 1 Finish Commands: These are your starting point. The basic 'Finish' command unlocks 'Heat Slash', 'Magic Pulse 1', and 'Gold Rush'. You get the 'Aquas start finish command' right away.
• Level 2 Finish Commands: Using 'Heat Slash' eight times unlocks 'Heat Slash 2'. Using 'Magic Pulse 1' and earning 2,000 CP unlocks 'Ramuh's Judgment' and 'Magic Pulse 2'. Earning 1,000 Munny unlocks 'Twisted Hours' and 'Surprise! 1' from 'Gold Rush'.
• Level 3 Finish Commands: Using 'Heat Slash 2' twelve times unlocks the 'Firestorm Command Style'. Using 'Ramuh's Judgment' twelve times unlocks the 'Thunderbolt Command Style'. Earning 3,800 CP unlocks 'Magic Pulse 3' and 'Heal Strike' from 'Magic Pulse 2'.

LEVEL	FINISH COMMAND	LEADS TO	UNLOCK
1	Finish	Heat Slash, Magic Pulse 1, Gold Rush	Aquas start finish command
2	Heat Slash	Heat Slash 2	Trigger the Firestorm Command Style eight times.
2	Magic Pulse 1	Ramuh's Judgment, Magic Pulse 2, Twisted Hours	Earn 2,000 CP by defeating enemies.
2	Gold Rush	Twisted Hours, Surprise! 1	Earn 1,000 Munny by defeating enemies.
3	Heat Slash 2	None	Trigger the Firestorm Command Style twelve times.
3	Ramuh's Judgment	None	Trigger the Thunderbolt Command Style twelve times.
3	Magic Pulse 2	Magic Pulse 3, Heal Strike	Earn 3,800 CP by defeating enemies.

Keep an eye on these requirements! Actively using your commands and earning CP and Munny will help you chain these unlocks together. It's all about building momentum and unlocking those powerful abilities that make combat feel so satisfying in Kingdom Hearts II.